Beauval, Saskatchewan
Encyclopedia
Beauval, Saskatchewan is a small community located in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada
. It was founded in the early 20th century as a Roman Catholic mission and as a transportation center.
. In 1910, Alexander Laliberte opened a fur trading store to serve the local trappers. It served as an outpost. In 1969, the community established the 'Beauval Local Community Authority', which elected council to oversee bylaws, collect taxes and maintain law and order. Unlike most Northern Saskatchewan communities, Beauval has seen a population growth over the years. By the end of the Second World War, Beauval had a population of approximately 350 residents, today the population is over 700 residents with an additional 200 living in the surrounding area.
that was created by Valley View School students; Francis Laliberte, Jacob Pasqua, Justin Burnouf, and William McIntyre.
. There are dirt roads which connect Beauval to neighboring communities.
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. It was founded in the early 20th century as a Roman Catholic mission and as a transportation center.
History
The earliest known settler was Philip Yew who arrived in 1905, by 1907, others have arrived, mainly from Dore LakeDorė Lake
Doré Lake is a lake of Saskatchewan, Canada. Doré is the Canadian French term for walleye.-References:**...
. In 1910, Alexander Laliberte opened a fur trading store to serve the local trappers. It served as an outpost. In 1969, the community established the 'Beauval Local Community Authority', which elected council to oversee bylaws, collect taxes and maintain law and order. Unlike most Northern Saskatchewan communities, Beauval has seen a population growth over the years. By the end of the Second World War, Beauval had a population of approximately 350 residents, today the population is over 700 residents with an additional 200 living in the surrounding area.
Economy
Today, the community of Beauval derives its economic resources from limited commercial fishing, very little trapping, local and provincial government subsidies, grants and programs, the mines, local businesses and the school. Tourism and recreation activities also provides economic resources.Tourism Video
There is currently a Beauval, Saskatchewan tourism video online that can be found on YouTubeYouTube
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that was created by Valley View School students; Francis Laliberte, Jacob Pasqua, Justin Burnouf, and William McIntyre.
Transportation
The community is served by Beauval AirportBeauval Airport
Beauval Airport, , is located southwest of Beauval, Saskatchewan, Canada....
. There are dirt roads which connect Beauval to neighboring communities.
Statistics
Area statistics
- Latitude 55°9′ N
- Longitude - 107°37′ W
- Dominion Land Survey 71-11-W3
- Time zone (CST) UTC−6
| North: Île-à-la-Crosse | ||
| West: Jans Bay Jans Bay, Saskatchewan - See also :* List of communities in Saskatchewan* Villages of Saskatchewan-External links:*******-Footnotes:... |
Beauval | East: La Ronge La Ronge, Saskatchewan La Ronge is a community of about 2,700 people in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada, 250 km north of Prince Albert. There are an additional 2,000 people living in the Lac La Ronge First Nation bordering the town, and another 1,000 people living in the neighbouring community of Air Ronge... |
| South: Dore Lake Dore Lake, Saskatchewan Dore Lake is a small hamlet of less than 100 people located on the south shore of one of the largest lakes in Northern Saskatchewan. Its name is the French word for "golden".Dore Lake boasts excellent hunting and fishing.- See also :... |